Chapter 220 -70- The Academy's Vision Happy New Year's Day
Chapter 220 -70- The college’s vision (Happy New Year’s Day)
The ethereal hymns are beautiful and dreamy, and the bright holy light is sacred and majestic.
In the prayer room of the North Port Church, Charlotte, dressed in a white dress, sat in front of the statue of the god Harald, clasping her hands and closing her eyes in prayer.
Seeing the young earl bathed in the holy light, the priests of the Royal Court Church showed excitement, and they all drew crosses on their chests, secretly praising the divine.
Pious lords often mean the growth of faith, which is especially important for the church that is declining in the North.
If we were to say which people in the Free Territory of Beigang are most looking forward to and loyal to this young Earl at this moment, I am afraid it must be these priests.
In their eyes, the holy light on the girl's body was so dazzling, almost the same as the legendary saint.
Coupled with the various rumors in the North some time ago and Charlotte's severe attack on the blood demon forces in recent days, in their view, the girl is simply a pious and loyal preacher, the "saint" who saved the northern church...
After a long time, the light dissipated and the chant slowly stopped.
Charlotte opened her eyes gently, and there was a flash of light in the depths of her pupils, and her expression showed a bit of satisfaction.
And this almost overflowing joy fell in the sight of the priests, which solidified their piety and fanaticism. The priests looked at Charlotte with even more burning eyes.
"Praise be to the Divine!"
Charlotte stretched out her right hand, drew a standard cross on her chest, and then gave a slight greeting to the statue of God with gratitude.
"Praise be to the Divine!"
The priests also showed excitement on their faces, and they bowed and saluted along with Charlotte's movements, their voices neat and pious.
Only Lottie, the temporary head priest of Beigang Church, looked away unnaturally and looked at the priests with vague sympathy deep in her eyes.
Praying every day has become a routine for Charlotte to replenish the divine power of blood with the help of the power of holy light.
Although it’s only a little bit at a time, the little things add up to a long-lasting source of divine power.
Every time she thanked the great god Harald...
That's all from the heart.
At the end of the service, Charlotte stood up with Shirley's support, and the priests gathered around her.
Charlotte's eyes fell on these priests, she smiled slightly and said:
"Master priests, how have you considered my previous proposal?"
The priests looked at each other and then said respectfully:
"Lord Earl, I think what you said makes sense. The Northland is no better than other places. We also know that it is extremely difficult to spread the faith of the Lord here. Everything must be done step by step..."
"Yes, the church has long lost its foundation in Castells. Not only that...the North has also gathered a large number of unbelievers and pagans who are hostile to the church. They use strong methods to spread the glory of our Lord. It may not be a
A very good idea.”
"We very much agree with the tolerant policy you mentioned. If we can make them truly feel the light and kindness of the church, they will eventually be moved one day..."
Looking at the church priests who all expressed their approval, Charlotte showed a bright and charming smile and said gently:
"Then I have to ask everyone to do it. Restarting the church school is the first attempt. The Castel family will be responsible for all the funds of the church school."
"However, considering the public's perception of the church, the church school I propose to reopen will no longer be named 'church', but directly called 'Northland College'. How about that?"
"this……"
After hearing Charlotte's words, the priests looked at each other, but thinking of the church's current predicament in Castells, they finally agreed:
"Everything...is at your command."
Charlotte's smile became gentler:
"Then, we need your continued support. There is no one in the entire Miria continent who is more suitable to serve as tutors for general studies and etiquette classes than the priests. After the school restarts, you will surely be busy.
"
"Praise the divine, this is the right thing to do! And it is more convenient to serve as a mentor to point out the direction for young souls!"
The priests all said seriously.
After some discussion, Charlotte arranged for each of the remaining priests in the church to teach at the "Northland College" that was scheduled to be restarted.
Before leaving, all the priests also looked forward to it, full of hope for the near future.
Looking at the priests leaving, Charlotte smiled.
She turned back and looked at Priest Lottie, who had been silent, and asked leisurely:
"Lottie, how's it going? What do you think of my handling of it?"
Lottie looked strange, she sighed softly and said:
"As expected of you... you easily diverted the attention of all the priests and made them available as a labor force."
"General studies and etiquette classes are the boring courses that students hate the most everywhere, and they are also the busiest. Once they become tutors, they may not have much energy to preach..."
"Not only that, restarting church schools is the wish of many church priests in the North. However... depending on your attitude, it is not certain whether it is a 'church college' or a 'Castle's college'.
"
After hearing Lottie's answer, Charlotte smiled and was noncommittal.
In the days since the censorship operation began, she has been thinking about what else she can do now. Adhering to the idea of "a century-old plan, education is the foundation", she feels that in the long run, she must first focus on this aspect.
.
This is also part of her efforts to consolidate her rule and spread her faith in the future.
"You are right. I do have plans in this regard. Not only that...if the academy is really reopened, I will also have the idea to bring all the descendants of the nobles in the territory to the academy for instruction in the future."
Charlotte said.
Lottie hesitated and said:
"This... I'm afraid it's a bit difficult. Each noble has its own inheritance and private teachers. Except for those who want to become noble priests, there are actually very few who go to church colleges."
Charlotte smiled and said:
"It's just an idea. There is a long way to go in the future. At present, the main thing is to find something to do for the priests in the North."
"Whoever controls education controls the voice of thought. If you want to make Northland impregnable, this aspect must be strengthened."
Lottie's heart moved slightly:
"Lord Charlotte, are you... planning to start preaching?"
Charlotte thought for a while and said:
"Let's just take precautions for a rainy day."
After discussing with Lottie the specific matters regarding the reconstruction of the "Church College" in the North that had been closed for many years, Charlotte returned to the Earl's Mansion after finishing shepherding today's God's Lord's Wool.
However, as soon as she got off the carriage, she saw the captain of the Beigang City Guard, led by the deacon of the mansion, hurriedly came over to greet him:
"My lord, the city guard has something important to report!"
With that said, the captain of the city guard presented a temporarily written parchment with both hands.
The maid Shirley took the parchment and put it into Charlotte's hands. Charlotte picked it up and browsed it over, her expression moved slightly and she looked surprised:
"Clan Ness? Mission?"
It’s the last day of 2022! I wish everyone a Happy New Year in advance!
A new year, a new atmosphere. From next year onwards, we will no longer mess around! Take the monthly tickets in the hands of all readers as proof!